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Are house flippers feeling the pinch of higher mortgage rates and a cooling market?

by Mitchell Hartman
Sep 22, 2022
The answer is mixed, according to a report from a real estate data firm.
Despite rising mortgage rates and the general status of the market, home flippers appear to be on solid ground.
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Housing affordability continues to worsen for many Americans

by Samantha Fields
Jul 19, 2022
Home prices are at record levels, and mortgage rates are much higher now than they were six months ago.
Fewer homes are being built these days — especially in the price range of first-time buyers.
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As the real estate market cools, so does the market for agents

by Matt Levin
Jun 21, 2022
As home sales decline, the field is becoming more competitive.
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Homebuyers will still pay a premium to live in a good school district — even in a hot market

by Stephanie Hughes
Jun 21, 2022
Real estate experts say buying in a desirable district benefits non-parents too.
In some markets, buyers are paying thousands over asking price to be close to the school of their choice.
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Are rising mortgage rates already cooling the hot real estate market?

by Lily Jamali
Jun 20, 2022
The number of pending sales is down from last year, but homes are still selling quickly.
Mortgage rates have doubled since a year ago to about 6%, but homes are still selling swiftly.
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Housing crisis pushes more people to camp on public lands

by Madelyn Beck
Jun 7, 2022
Officials who help oversee public lands say they are seeing a lot more families living in these spaces.
A vehicle parked on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management outside Boise, Idaho. BLM officers say this is a typical setup of those living on public lands.
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Why are there still so few houses for sale?

by Matt Levin
May 31, 2022
Sellers who don't want to become buyers and the refinancing craze play roles in the lack of supply.
On a typical day in April 2019, about 1.2 million homes were for sale in the United States. Last month, it was a little over 400,000. 
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Remote work is driving up housing costs

by Matt Levin
May 31, 2022
Extra space is at a premium for those who want to Zoom in peace.
Zillow predicts home prices will continue rising through 2023.
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Rising interest rates and soaring home prices put mortgage payments out of reach for many

by Mitchell Hartman
May 26, 2022
The median payment on a new mortgage increased almost 9% from March to April.
Pending home sales declined by 3.9% in April, the sixth consecutive monthly drop.
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The hot housing market is "very bad" for this home inspector

by Andie Corban and Sean McHenry
May 25, 2022
With heightened competition to buy homes, many buyers are waiving inspections and other contingencies.
Despite the decline in business, home inspector Peter Drougas says "there's no way I'm closing down."
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